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Muitos fatos importantes aconteceram entre 1968 e 1981 um deles é a decisão de um ex-policial chamado Papa Jones de formar uma família adotando Carmen, uma menina de origem venezuelana que batia carteiras no metrô e Alex, um nerd de carteirinha. Papa Jones acreditava que sua família estava completa,...

This book presents theory-driven discussion on the link between implementing green shipping practices (GSP) and shipping firm performance. It examines the shipping industry’s challenge of supporting economic growth while enhancing environmental performance. Consisting of nine chapters, the...

Johannesburg 1999. Not all battles are fought in the field between armies arrayed side to side. Some are fought inside, where no one can see, a war of the soul. Every conflict has a victor, but it must also have its vanquished. Jacob must help an old friend from long ago find his way. Does...

Rising powers often seek to reshape the world order, triggering confrontations with those who seek to defend the status quo. In recent years, as international institutions have grown in prevalence and influence, they have increasingly become central arenas for international contestation. Phillip Y....

This book - the first published on this topic in plants - presents the reader with an overview of recent research on nitric oxide (NO) in plants, which, in view of its empirical interest and its growth regulatory potential, is in the forefront of scientific endeavor in plant science. Subject matter...

Discusses latest research on welfare issues for laying hens such as beak trimming;  Summarises advances in optimising hen nutrition and health;   Assesses developments in reducing the environmental impact of egg production

This book deals with medium term explosive rises. After the 1929 Oct-Nov Crash, the Dow soars 48%. The termination of the Great Depression is marked by a 94% gain in 2 months. In the midst of the 1857 Panic, stocks sky-rocket 43% in 2 months. After the Fiscal Cliff of 2012 Q4, stocks rally 22.1/2%....

Sir Isaac Newton discovered gravity. Unbeknown to him, the gravitational forces could affect the decisions of investors (or speculators) – otherwise he could have saved his fortune during the bursting of the South Sea Bubble (1720). In our newly developed Theory of Evolution of the Solar System,...

During stock market crises, there are unexpected short term daily spikes exceeding 10%. There spikes are unexpected unless you have acquired the knowledge revealed in this book. The spikes discussed in detail are (1) 12.34% rise on 30 Oct 1929 during the Great Depression, (2) 10.15% rise on 21 Oct...

Fluid Effects in Polymers and Polymeric Composites, written by the late Dr. Y. Jack Weitsman, addresses the wide range of parameters that affect the interaction of fluids with polymers and polymeric composites. The book aims at broadening the scope of available data, mostly limited up to this time...

This book covers the latest progress in the field of transparent ceramics, emphasizing their processing as well as solid-state lasers. It consists of 10 chapters covering the synthesis, characterization and compaction, fundamentals of sintering, densification of transparent ceramics by different methods...

New macromolecular concepts and strategies are demonstrated in this unique book. It deals with the harmonization of humanity in science, technology and industry. Particular attention is given to the relationship between the sensitivity of the human mind and the functionality of polymers such as "Shingosen"....

This book analyzes the externalization of the EU’s immigration and asylum practices towards non-member transit countries and the consequences of this process. Selected policy areas of externalization (border management, visa policy, readmission agreements and asylum policy) are applied to Turkey...

International migration has been subject to many studies, conducted by academics, students, policy makers, and in civil society. As the migration flows continue to increase amongst countries, new dynamics shape international politics, economy, and culture. In this context, the main purpose of this...